What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habitsWalking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitti...
14 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan — here's how to test yourselfNew research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, health...
13 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Guardant Health to launch blood-based cancer test in India with Zydus LifesciencesGuardant Health is set to introduce a groundbreaking blood test in India for early cancer detection. This multi-cancer test, co-marketed by...
05 May, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Nearly 500 per cent increase in breast cancer cases in India since 1990: StudyBreast cancer is a major global health concern for women. India has seen a dramatic rise in cases and deaths since 1990. Projections show a...
03 Mar, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Cancer, heart disease, stroke-linked deaths are declining globally but there is warning about other diseases. Here's what research study revealsDeaths from dementia, other neuropsychiatric conditions including alcohol use disorder, and some other cancers like pancreatic and liver ha...
14 Sep, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
New cases of breast cancer could be up 38 pc by 2050 globally; related deaths by 68 pc: StudyBy 2050, breast cancer cases and deaths are expected to rise significantly, particularly in countries with low human development index. Res...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problemIndia was honored by the WHO for eliminating trachoma, following Nepal and Myanmar. Other recognitions included Bhutan for achieving cervic...
08 Oct, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Cancer mortality sees increase in women but declines in men, finds studyThe cancer mortality trend in India has decreased by 0.19 per cent annually among men but increased by 0.25 per cent among women, which tra...
29 Jul, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
Tuberculosis and cancer have higher mortality rates than Omicron. But, why do we fear the virus more?Dr. Habil Khorakiwala says there is a need to disassociate fears from the current pandemic.
24 Jan, 2022, 07.44 PM IST
A carb-rich diet intake may increase risk of cancer recurrenceEating high amounts of carbs & sugar during the year prior to treatment increases risk of recurrence.
16 Apr, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
'Global economic crisis linked to 260,000 more cancer deaths'"We also found that public health-care spending was tightly associated with cancer mortality--suggesting health-care cuts could cost lives,...
29 May, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
Over 50 children die of cancer in India every day, finds studyIn developed countries, more than 80% of children suffering with cancer are cured because of significant progress in treatment.
24 Apr, 2016, 09.21 AM IST
Simple saliva test may predict early death riskThe study examined associations between secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA), the common antibody found in saliva, and mortality rates in the g...
24 Dec, 2015, 01.01 PM IST
Cancer rates on the rise in lower-income countries: StudyThe increase in many low-and middle-income countries is partially due to increases in risk factors that are typical of Western countries.
14 Dec, 2015, 05.51 PM IST
Nuts & peanuts can lower your risk of dyingPeople who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts daily have a lower risk of dying from several major causes of death, says a new study.
12 Jun, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
New cancer cases to reach 1.9 million by 2035According to the data provided by ICMR, the mortality due to cancer cases is estimated to be 0.8 million for the year 2035.
22 Jul, 2014, 03.57 PM IST
- India tops cervical cancer deaths: US study
With nearly 73,000 women dying every year, India now tops the world in cervical cancer deaths according to a new report.
10 May, 2013, 06.14 PM IST